nycdaug Chapter 139 Smoke of War
Chapter 139 Smoke of War
Bai Li guessed correctly. Just as she entered the Kowloon Wall Art Center, Jing Ye also quietly sneaked into the auction venue.
He knew the layout of the venue like the back of his hand.
Having once served as a butler for the Qing Teng family, he had participated in the preparation of countless similar events.
The location of every entrance and exit, the specific personnel arrangements, the blind spots of the security cameras, and even the curvature of the waiters' trays were all in his memory.
Everything was still as familiar as ever. Stepping into this place, he felt a sense of ease, as if he were returning to his own home.
With this familiarity, Jingye slipped into the seemingly heavily guarded auction venue with almost no effort.
Jingye came here with a clear purpose.
He had also heard the news that the Qing Teng family was going to sell their core secrets, but in his mind, it was simply a fantasy.
That ancient book is the foundation upon which the Qing Teng family has relied for survival, protected by generations of its members. Every member of the family is well aware of its importance, and they would never easily sell their family heirloom.
Therefore, Jingye concluded that today's seemingly ordinary auction was actually a trap carefully set by the Qing Teng family.
Although he was not yet clear about what they wanted to hunt, in Jingye's eyes, this was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity, a good chance for him to take advantage of the chaos and disrupt their plans.
Furthermore, through this action, he can obtain crucial information to counterbalance the Qing Teng family and accumulate more powerful leverage. Only in this way can he truly escape the Qing Teng family's ever-present entanglement and live a peaceful and stable life.
Just as he was cautiously approaching the venue, a familiar black figure suddenly came into view.
White pear?
In that instant, with only a glimpse of her back, Bai Li didn't show her face, and didn't even give him a chance to see her features clearly, yet he still recognized her instantly.
Bai Li's figure flashed through the crowd like a startled swan before quickly disappearing into the bustling throng.
How did Bai Li end up here?
Jingye, who had been calm, was suddenly filled with countless worries.
He was all too aware that this occasion was anything but simple. Since the Qing Teng family had set such a trap, there must be a huge hidden danger here.
Without any hesitation, the moment Jingye saw Bai Li, her original goal for the day instantly changed.
—Protect the white pear.
Nothing else matters anymore.
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"boom!"
The first gunshot tore through the air.
Without hesitation, Jingye jumped off the fence.
He saw the green vine embroidery on the shooter's sleeve—a family assassin.
It was indeed a trap, he thought to himself, but at the moment he had no time to worry about that; Bai Li's safety was the most important thing.
Immediately afterwards, more gunshots exploded from all directions like popping beans, mingling with the screams and shouts of the guests.
As Jingye weaved through the crowd and rapidly approached Bai Li, the enormous crystal chandelier crashed to the ground.
The moment the chandelier shattered, shards of glass flew out like bullets from a shotgun, scattering mercilessly in all directions.
In this critical moment, Jingye didn't have time to think. His body reacted instinctively, and without hesitation, he stretched out his arms, pulled Baili close, and hugged her tightly.
Bai Li felt herself being pulled by a force, and she was completely out of control, crashing heavily into a warm embrace.
The surroundings were pitch black, the darkness like a giant curtain enveloping everything, and Bai Li had no time to see the appearance of the person who came.
But in that chaotic moment, Bai Li smelled the scent on the newcomer.
That clean, crisp, faint scent, unique to the quiet night.
Immediately afterward, a anxious whisper reached her ears, "Miss shouldn't have come here..." and Bai Li instantly recognized the person who had come.
The night was still! He was indeed here!
However, the venue was in complete chaos, making it far from a good time for reminiscing.
Screams, shouts, and footsteps mingled together as people fled in panic. In the darkness, the crowd pushed and shoved each other, everyone desperately searching for a way to escape. The scene was utter chaos.
Bai Li was a little unsteady on her feet in the chaotic crowd, and Jing Ye immediately hugged her tightly again.
Ah Hu separated the shoving crowd, creating a safe space for Bai Li and Jing Ye.
People are disoriented in the dark, but the NPCs are not. The bodyguards who were waiting outside the venue immediately noticed the abnormality and quickly surrounded Bai Li.
These well-trained bodyguards worked together seamlessly, quickly forming an impenetrable human wall that tightly protected Bai Li and Jing Ye in the middle.
Ah Hu surveyed his surroundings, his eyes narrowing. He whispered urgently in Bai Li's ear, "Miss, several armed men are approaching us!"
Bai Li's heart sank. She'd been exposed after all...
A cold sweat instantly broke out on her back. If it weren't for the "crisis warning" that alerted her in advance, she might have really been in dire straits this time, with unimaginable consequences.
Without the slightest hesitation, Bai Li subconsciously reached out and tightly grasped Jing Ye's hand: "Let's leave here first."
Ah Hu and the other bodyguards did not hesitate to take on the responsibility of covering the rear.
In the darkness, the faint sounds of footsteps and the clash of weapons could be heard.
Ah Hu's eyes sharpened, and he quickly pulled out the electromagnetic pulse gun hidden in his leg ring. His movements were skillful and agile, without the slightest hesitation.
He steadily raised his gun, aimed at the approaching figures, and pulled the trigger without hesitation.
Instantly, beams of dazzling electric current shot out from the muzzle of the gun, accurately paralyzing the person in front of them.
Before the approaching pursuers could react, they were struck by a powerful electric current, their bodies instantly stiffening, and they collapsed to the ground in agony, convulsing.
Under Ah Hu's full cover, Bai Li led Jing Ye in a desperate run through the darkness, their figures weaving through the chaotic crowd.
Bai Li's heart raced. She could feel Jing Ye's hand holding her tightly, conveying strength and warmth.
Just as they were about to leave the venue, Bai Li couldn't help but look back.
People scurried out of the venue in terror, like startled ants, their faces filled with fear and despair.
Meanwhile, fully equipped Interpol officers were calmly and orderly making their way into the venue, facing the panicked crowd.
Seeing this, Bai Li knew that she could leave the rest to them.